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Facebook to launch new ad portal for housing, employment and credit ads

The company will create a separate advertising portal for housing, employment and credit ads across Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.

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National Enquirer paid $200,000 to mistress' brother for Bezos' texts: Report

"WSJ's report on old rumors from 'anonymous' sources is disappointing," Michael Sanchez told NBC News.

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Here's how AI could help catch shoplifters in the act

The tech identifies suspicious activity based on shoppers' behavior, such as body language, gait and facial expressions.

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Nunes sues Twitter, users for defamation and negligence

Suit filed in Virginia accuses company of "knowingly hosting and monetizing content that is clearly abusive, hateful and defamatory."

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Viral nature of New Zealand massacre puts online extremism in spotlight

Do the big platforms have an obligation to remove white supremacist content? Or would that give them even more power over speech and thought?

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High-tech check-ins are fast and efficient — but who can access your information?

"A visitor management system is still a computer, and it still has the same vulnerabilities," said the authors of a study that found multiple issues with the new technology.

Italy

This robotic prosthesis could make life easier for amputees

The CYBELEGs PLUS PLUS programme is working to develop a robotic prosthesis to reduce physical and cognitive effort for amputees.. But their use could be much more wide-reaching.

USA

What are fossil fuels?

Coal, petroleum and natural gas have been the main sources of energy for centuries, but the health of the planet has paid a heavy price.

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Academic in Cambridge Analytica data mining sues Facebook for defamation

Aleksandr Kogan mined the social network for Cambridge Analytica, a data firm that worked on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

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New Zealand shooting leaves online extremism researchers 'hopeless and furious'

Researchers told NBC News that they had raised concerns about online extremism but said their warnings and ideas have been largely ignored.

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Aliens might zap black holes with lasers to travel the galaxy

The idea is a futuristic upgrade of a technique NASA has used for decades.

World

Jordanian start-ups showcased in London

Jordan is on a journey to reform its economy. Counting on a fresh generation of young entrepreneurs to help fuel its future, the country is hungry to boost productivity and growth, plus create more jobs.

USA

New Zealand shooting video circulates online despite takedowns

The video continues to spread across the internet, illustrating how difficult it is to keep graphically violent images away from the public.

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How fish farming is reducing its impact on the environment

Aquaculture has the potential to sustainably feed millions but first, its impact on the environment needs to be addressed.

Business

Tesla unveils Model Y as electric vehicle race heats up, price starts at $39,000

Tesla unveils Model Y as electric vehicle race heats up, price starts at $39,000

USA

Netflix's secret viewership data isn't so secret anymore

Looming competition, mounting pressure from entertainment industry players and tracking efforts from media measurement companies are pushing Netflix to open up.

USA

One of Mark Zuckerberg's closest advisers is leaving Facebook

Cox has been Facebook's chief product officer since 2014, a job that most recently gave him oversight of all of the company's apps including Facebook and Instagram.

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Face-scanning is spreading at airports, and some cry foul

The same technology that promises greater convenience for airline passengers raises privacy concerns.

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Toyota's moon rover concept is a high-tech, six-wheeled 'lunar RV'

The proposed vehicle represents a big improvement over NASA's Apollo-era moon buggies.

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Astronauts, cosmonaut to fly to the International Space Station

Nick Hague, Christina Koch and Alexey Ovchinin will join three spaceflyers already aboard the ISS.